Pain physicians, pain specialists, or pain doctors can be doctors of osteopathy or medical doctors. They specialize in medicine related to pain. It focuses on preventing, treating, and evaluating pain. Pain physicians manage pain caused by disease and pain disorders. Pain physicians also work as consultants to other health care providers and can help them […]
Disc herniation is one of the most common back problems people experience today. This painful condition can make common physical movements difficult, causing sufferers to miss out on many of life’s most enjoyable activities. Our spine is comprised of bones known as vertebrae. Between each of these bones are spinal discs that, when ruptured, can […]
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a pain management expert. Pain management physicians are specially trained to diagnose and treat the symptoms of various pain conditions such as Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Osteoarthritis and damaged spinal discs, among others. Among the reasons pain doctors have the ability to provide relief for […]
Sciatica is a form of pinched nerve that occurs when surrounding tissues put too much pressure on the sciatic nerve. Nerve function may be disrupted by a number of factors associated with tendons, muscles, cartilage and bones. The resulting symptoms can include weakness, stiffness, numbness, tingling and/or severe pain. A common recommendation by pain physicians […]
In these times when so many people are working online, one of the downsides is that more people are sitting for longer periods throughout the day. Why is that a downside? Because now more than ever, we understand that sitting for prolonged durations is not good for the human body; “sitting is the new smoking”, […]
Chronic low back pain affects millions of people each year, and every person experiences the intensity and type of pain differently. The causes of low back pain are numerous; any combination of risk factors may contribute to this condition, such as a severe injury, degenerative disease, lack of proper posture or poor lifestyle habits, to […]
What is an SI Joint? The Sacroiliac (SI) Joint is located in the lower portion of the body, between the sacrum and the pelvis. The Sacroiliac Joint is designed to act as a shock absorber for the upper extremities. This joint, like any other joint, may become injured or degenerative over time. If these changes […]
If you suffer from FBSS (Failed Back Surgery Syndrome), Neurostimulation therapy may be recommended to help reduce your back pain. FBSS affects approximately 40% of patients who have had previous spinal surgery that resulted in new or persistent pain after the procedure. Here are some of the symptoms that people suffering with FBSS may experience: […]
When physicians prescribe medication for relief from pain caused by injuries or certain medical conditions, the prescription drugs can be of benefit for relieving discomfort and other adverse symptoms. However, patients may be at risk for developing a dependency on some medications when taking them without sufficient guidance or cautionary advice from the physician who […]
When more conservative pain relief treatments have failed for patients suffering with chronic back pain, pain management physicians often recommend neurostimulation therapy (aka Spinal Cord Stimulation) as an alternative. A Spinal Cord Stimulator is an implantable device that “interrupts” pain signals before they reach the brain, replacing those signals with a more pleasant sensation. A […]